Category: News

Marriott Recently Made a Bunch of Changes to Elite Benefits — Here’s What’s Most Important

September 26, 2025 1

The Marriott Bonvoy program terms and conditions have over 34,000 words. For reference, that's more than four times the length of the U.S. Constitution (including all amendments). Marriott regularly updates these terms but rarely announces minor tweaks and changes. So, here we are with a recap of the changes Marriott has made to its program over the past few months.

Tyler Glatt

Changes Ahead? American Airlines Looking for Its Next AAdvantage Program Director

September 25, 2025 1

You can learn a lot about a company’s direction by looking at the roles it’s hiring for. As for American Airlines, one of the most notable openings right now is a director for the AAdvantage® program. Whoever steps into this role will play a major part in shaping the program’s future. Here's why.

Tyler Glatt

American Airlines Instant Status Pass: How to Match Your Elite Status to AAdvantage

November 3, 2025 3

American Airlines’ Instant Status Pass gives eligible travelers instant AAdvantage elite status, but with a catch. You need to earn a set number of Loyalty Points on a regular basis to keep it. Here's how to status mach to American and extend your status as long as possible.

Cameron Laufer & Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Score 2X Miles With This Limited-Time American Airlines AAdvantage Business Promotion

September 24, 2025 1

The American Airlines AAdvantage Business program just turned two. To celebrate, American is offering 2X bonus miles on eligible flights booked and completed by November 20, 2025. Here’s how to enroll and the promo code you’ll need to participate.

Tyler Glatt

Spirit Adds Free Checked Baggage Allowance for Spirit Travel More Cardholders

September 23, 2025 2

Earlier this year, Spirit Airlines teased that a new benefit for Free Spirit® Travel More MasterCard® would launch "later in 2025." Well, later in 2025 has arrived. Starting today, primary cardholders can check up to two bags for free on every trip booked with the card. However, there's a catch to beware of. Here's what cardholders should do now to make sure they get this new perk.

Tyler Glatt

Capital One Adds 3 New Transfer Partners — Now Offers the Most of Any U.S. Card Program

October 24, 2025 1

Today, Capital One added three new transfer partners. With Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Japan Airlines Mileage Bank, and Preferred Hotels I Prefer Hotel Rewards now on the list, Capital One has 22 transfer partners in total. That makes it the U.S. bank program with the most transferable partners! Here's how to maximize the newest additions.

Tyler Glatt

Free Points: Link Virgin Flying Club and Virgin Red To Get 6,000 Bonus Points (Targeted)

October 1, 2025 2

Targeted Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members who’ve never linked their account to Virgin Red can now do so and earn 6,000 bonus points. It’s one of those rare chances to pick up bonus points without spending anything. Here’s how Flying Club and Virgin Red differ, and if you’ve been targeted, how to claim your bonus points.

Skye Class

Reviewed by JT Genter

Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Turkish Miles & Smiles With a 50% Transfer Bonus

October 20, 2025 1

Through October 18, 2025, you can transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles with a 50% bonus. No, that's not a typo! Here's what you need to know about this Citi ThankYou points transfer bonus, plus a few ways to maximize it.

Tyler Glatt

How Platinum Card® Cardholders Can Get a Free Streaming Subscription to Peacock or Paramount Plus

September 18, 2025 5

The American Express Platinum Card® is loaded with perks. And some of those perks offer their own perks. Here's how Platinum Card® cardmembers can get a free Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium subscription. Here's how.

JT Genter & Carissa Rawson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Deal Alert: Fly Aer Lingus Business Class to Europe for 45k Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points

January 1, 2026 2

If you want to head to Ireland in style without breaking the bank, we’ve got just the deal for you. Business class seats on Aer Lingus to Dublin, Shannon, and beyond are going for just 45,000 Alaska points each way. Here's how to book one of these seats.

Cameron Laufer

Platinum Card® and Business Platinum Overhaul: A Detailed Look at All the Big Changes

September 18, 2025 2

There’s never a dull moment in the race for the best premium card, and today is no exception. On September 18, 2025, American Express officially pulled back the curtain on what it’s been not-so-secretly teasing — a major overhaul of both the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. Here’s an overview of this big overhaul.

Tyler Glatt

Get a $75 Dining Credit at Infatuation Restaurants When Using the Sapphire Preferred

September 17, 2025 3

If you're simultaneously hungry and hold a Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, you're in luck. You can claim a one-time $75 dining credit. To claim this credit, dine at one of Infatuation's top restaurants in select cities and spend at least $150 by October 16, 2025. Here are the details.

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New Year, New Perks: Two Big Sapphire Reserve Improvements Launching January 1

January 7, 2026 3

Whether you’re already a Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ cardholder — or thinking about becoming one — January 1, 2026 will mark a significant improvement to both cards. Chase will introduce a valuable new benefit to both cards and enhance an existing one. Here’s what to know about these upcoming changes.

Tyler Glatt

Delta Is Offering up to a 50% Bonus When You Buy SkyMiles — But Is This a Good Deal?

November 13, 2025 0

Delta Air Lines just launched its first sale on Delta SkyMiles. Through November 12, 2025, you can buy SkyMiles with up to a 50% bonus, which brings the cost down to as little as 2.51¢ apiece. But even with the bonus, are SkyMiles worth buying? Here's what you need to know.

Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Fly to Hawaii for 12k Citi Points, Qsuite to Maldives for 61k Points With New Qatar Avios Transfer Bonus

September 15, 2025 10

Now through October 15, 2025, Qatar Airways will award a 40% bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou® Rewards points (or dozens of other programs) to Privilege Club Avios. That unlocks deals including domestic American or Alaska flights from 7k Citi points, business class to Europe from 29k Citi points, or Qatar Qsuite to the Maldives for just 61k Citi points!

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Carnival Cruise Lines Backpedals on Stripping Lifetime Status, Unveils Improvements to New Program

September 15, 2025 1

Carnival Rewards will shift Carnival's loyalty program from a nights-based program to a revenue-based one. The move upset many existing upper elites, who have spent years earning the status taken away from them. Now, Carnival is announcing a slew of positive changes to the new program, in a clear backpedal from previously announced changes.

Mark Jackson

Rakuten’s 95X LifeLock Promo: Get 35k+ Amex Points for 1.05¢ Each (and Free ID Protection to Boot)

September 15, 2025 13

You can currently get 95% cash back on LifeLock via Rakuten. Even better, you can choose to receive your rewards as American Express Membership Rewards instead of cash back. That means you can earn a whopping 95X Membership Rewards points per dollar spent! Here are the details of this incredible offer.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

New Wyndham and Singapore Airlines Partnership: Transfer Points or Earn KrisFlyer Miles with Stays

September 14, 2025 1

This week, Wyndham announced its newest airline partnership with Singapore Airlines. Wyndham Rewards members can now transfer Rewards points to KrisFlyer miles, and earn KrisFlyer miles on Wyndham stays. Here are the details of this partnership, and whether you should consider transferring your points or earning KrisFlyer miles instead of Rewards points.

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Capital One to Cancel Existing Priority Pass Accounts for Venture X Business Cardholders

September 12, 2025 2

Capital One just emailed Venture X Business cardholders to announce that exiting Priority Pass accounts will be canceled in less than two months. Here's how to re-enroll now, and the new restrictions on the new Priority Pass accounts.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

One Week Only: Buy British Airways Avios With a 40% Bonus (1.64¢ Each)

September 11, 2025 58

British Airways just launched a flash sale for Club members to buy or gift Avios with a 40% bonus. Unlike most other airlines, British Airways rarely runs sales. So, let's show you where you can find value when buying Avios at this price. If you’re interested, you need to act fast, as this sale ends on September 17, 2025.

JT Genter & Andrew George Bradshaw

After Three Devaluations This Year, Are Hilton Honors Free Night Certificate Caps Coming Next?

September 10, 2025 1

After three devaluations in just nine months, Hilton Honors is becoming harder to love. Frequent negative changes like these leave a sour taste for members who work hard and spend a lot to stockpile points, and each increase pushes aspirational properties further out of reach. With the cap for a standard award night now at 250,000 points, it’s fair to wonder — are Hilton’s free night certificates next in line for changes?

Tyler Glatt

Get a 20% Bonus on Transfers From Chase Ultimate Rewards to Air France/KLM Flying Blue

October 1, 2025 10

Want to stretch the value of your hard-earned Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Through September 30, 2025, you can bank 1,200 Flying Blue miles for every 1,000 Chase points you transfer, which amounts to a 20% bonus. While 20% may seem minimal, you can leverage this transfer bonus to score some amazing deals on award travel — including business class awards to Europe from 50k Chase points or business class to Asia from just 53k Chase points!

Tyler Glatt & Ryan Smith

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Honors Devalues for the Third Time in Nine Months, Hikes Standard Award Points Cap to 250k

March 10, 2026 3

Hilton Honors has increased the cost of award nights at select properties yet again. While the program has already increased award rates twice in 2025, the most expensive awards are now topping out at a whopping 250,000 points per night. Here's what to know.

Mark Jackson

United and ITA Launch Earn-and-Redeem Partnership — And Mileage Redemptions Are Already Live

September 8, 2025 0

You can now redeem United Airlines MileagePlus Miles for ITA Airways flights, and vice versa. Elite members will also have access to lounges when flying on select routes. Here's everything to know about the new United-ITA partnership.

Harrison Pierce

AAdvantage® Business Program: Double-Dip on Rewards When Flying AA, Earn Additional Perks

September 8, 2025 1

The American Airlines AAdvantage Business program can provide decent value to business travelers. It offers rewards for both businesses and their employees when booking revenue flights. This guide will cover everything you need to know about the AAdvantage Business program.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Ending September 9: Get Priority Boarding on Frontier, Bonus Points, and Upgrades Through 2026 for Just $69

September 6, 2025 0

Looking for an easy way to get priority boarding on Frontier, bonus points, and complimentary upgrades? For just $69, you can unlock all of this and more through December 31, 2026. To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need a frequent flyer number with Southwest, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, or Spirit Airlines. Here's how to purchase your status before this offer ends on September 9, 2025.

Tyler Glatt

JetBlue to Partner With Amazon’s Project Kuiper for Upgraded Wi-Fi — Here's the Rollout Timeline

September 6, 2025 1

JetBlue has announced a partnership with Amazon's Project Kuiper to bring high-speed Wi-Fi to select aircraft in 2027. Project Kuiper uses low Earth orbit satellites to bring broadband connectivity to hard-to-reach locations around the globe. JetBlue will be the first airline to deploy Project Kuiper across a quarter of its fleet. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce

Alaska Airlines to End One Earn-and-Redeem Partnership, Scale Back Another in October

October 24, 2025 4

The only constant in the world of points and miles is change. And just after overhauling and rebranding its loyalty program, Alaska Airlines is making more updates to its roster of partner airlines. It’ll drop one partnership entirely and scale back another. Here’s what you need to know about how this affects redeeming Atmos Rewards points, earning them on eligible flights, and when the updates take effect.

Tyler Glatt

Get a 30% Bonus When You Transfer Capital One Miles to Virgin Red or Flying Club

September 2, 2025 2

There are plenty of reasons to consider transferring Capital One miles to Virgin Red. One big reason is the number of sweet spots you can book with Virgin points — like business class flights and even cruises. Another is the current 30% transfer bonus through October 2, 2025, which makes your miles go even further. Here are the details.

JT Genter & Tyler Glatt

New Amex to Hilton Transfer Bonus: Get 2.5 Hilton Points Per Membership Rewards Point

September 24, 2025 57

Amex just launched a new targeted 25% transfer bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Hilton Honors points. During this promotion, members will receive 2,500 Hilton points for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points transferred for a limited time.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter